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Welcome to PMB
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley consistently ranks among top institutions worldwide for research and training in plant biology and microbiology.
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Research
In the fields of biochemistry, plant genetics, genomics, host-microbe interactions, biotechnology, ecology, and much more, our department is making groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
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Our Community
At PMB, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive department by actively working to rectify existing inequities. We aim to educate our members about the historical oppression faced by disenfranchised groups, in order to empower our community to shepherd a welcoming and nondiscriminatory research environment.
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Upcoming Events

Viruses, Polyamines, and a Side of Fries: Connected Metabolic Pathways that Modulate RNA Virus Infection

Bryan Mounce
October 20, 12 - 1 p.m.

Fall 2021 Student Research Showcase

November 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
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Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs are designed to enhance student preparation, engagement, and research training. Students experience the excitement of discovery in fundamental and applied research, and the satisfaction of teaching in the classroom.

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Why I Do Science: Sabeeha Merchant

In the fall issue of Breakthroughs magazine, Professor Sabeeha Merchant reflects on her career studying the biology of trace metals in plants.

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